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X sues Bitcoin account operators over alleged $278K payout fraud

Cointelegraph·September 21, 2026·1 min read
X sues Bitcoin account operators over alleged $278K payout fraud

X is suing six Bitcoin-focused accounts, alleging they coordinated posts and engagement to inflate creator payouts, with claimed and projected losses of at least $378,000. The lawsuit targets alleged fraud in X's creator monetization program, highlighting risks of gaming engagement metrics on the platform.

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